Cast makes emotional farewell as ‘Voltes V: Legacy’ concludes epic journey

Miguel Tanfelix, Ysabel Ortega, Matt Lozano, Radson Flores, and Raphael Landicho are now bidding farewell to their characters Steve Armstrong, Jamie Robinson, Bigbert Armstrong, Mark Gordon, and Little John in the live-action adaptation of Voltes V.

As the series comes to a close, the cast members take a moment to contemplate how these characters deeply connected with audiences throughout the show’s four-month run.

Miguel couldn’t help but experience a mix of emotions. “When they called ‘it’s a wrap,’ four years of memories flooded back. From the initial lockdown and quarantine to the substantial investment in taping during the pandemic, it’s bittersweet to close this significant chapter in my life. I’m sad, yet eager for everyone to appreciate the greater picture we’ve painstakingly crafted.”

Ysabel, on the other hand, emphasized how this live-action adaptation has brought Filipino pride to the global stage.

“Most of the time, when there’s a project, I think about how it’s good and a big step for my career. But Voltes V: Legacy, I can say, is for the entire Philippines. It’s a milestone for everyone. The whole GMA team was very hands-on with this project. That’s why I feel honored, grateful, and proud,” the actress said.

“On set, my favorite moments were the little things we did for each other. For example, we all ate together. When there was something wrong with a costume, Miguel would come and fix it, or I would help Matt with his props. Outside the set, I’ll miss our spontaneous outings. We’ll all miss each other,” the 24-year-old rising star shared.

Meanwhile, when asked about the most challenging scenes in the series, Raphael shared, “The scenes where we fought the beast fighters were tough. It was hard to imagine that we were getting hurt or electrocuted. It was also memorable when I built Octo-1. And of course, the scene where I rode a dolphin. It was my first time handling and feeding a dolphin. I was really scared at first, but I did it and enjoyed it.”

Matt reiterated that Voltes V: Legacy had to overcome various struggles throughout the show.

“I never imagined I would be part of an iconic anime that I watched when I was a kid. I’m very proud to be part of this big project, and I’m even prouder because we went through so many challenges on set, with each of our characters. We’re proud because from day one to the last taping day, we fought,” he recounted.

Also, now that the Voltes team is on its way to the ultimate battle, devoted fans and new-generation enthusiasts express how much they will miss this groundbreaking program.

The epic finale of Voltes V: Legacy airs tonight at 8:00 on GMA Telebabad and at 9:40 on GTV.